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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 360.67 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 360.67 and 168.15 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 360.67 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/360.67 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 360.67 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 60,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,645.28/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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